Okay, Panic!
- July 10, 2019
- Outer Harbour
"Okay, Panic!" is a VR game where players compete in a series of micro-games, using Valve Index Controllers to interact with the games in unique ways. Players can unlock VHS tapes containing sets of micro-games and compete in global leaderboards to complete the tapes in the fastest times. The game features many weird and challenging micro-games, some requiring specific finger movements or hand gestures.
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept reminiscent of WarioWare, making it enjoyable for short bursts of gameplay.
- It works well with Knuckles controllers and has great index support, enhancing the VR experience.
- Some minigames are creative and can be entertaining, especially when played with friends.
- The game lacks a tutorial or clear instructions, leading to confusion about how to play the minigames.
- There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies in gameplay, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
- The content is limited, with many players finishing all available minigames in under an hour, resulting in low replay value.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy, with inconsistent performance where actions may either succeed or fail unpredictably. While it offers enjoyable gameplay, many users suggest waiting for further fixes before diving in.
“The game is quite buggy; doing the same thing may fail or may pass the level.”
“It's a fun game, but it's very buggy. It's worth trying, or you might want to wait until more fixes are implemented.”
“Overall, the game is buggy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being lacking in depth, with players reporting that they experienced all the content within just 40 minutes, leading to disappointment despite the appealing trailer.
“Played it with a friend; we've seen all of the content within 40 minutes of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers strong index support, but players find that it lacks replay value, with many feeling satisfied after just 22 minutes of gameplay.
“Great index support but no replay value after 22 minutes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, providing a fun experience, though some users feel it may be overpriced for its comedic value.
“It's a bit overpriced, but it's a fun little game with plenty of humor.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and funny scenarios.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of background music, relying solely on sound effects, which contributes to a bland gameplay experience.
“Oh, also there's no background music or anything beyond some sound effects, which makes playing - when it does work correctly - rather bland.”